Trov is a disruptive startup in the insurance space ("insurtech"). It allows consumers to simply turn on and turn off insurance for each of their possessions on a mobile app with the swipe of a finger. Consumer love the simple, on-demand, single-item coverage product. However, the cost to acquire customers (CAC) for Trov is significantly higher than the total expected contribution margins (CLV) for the single item coverage insurance product that the company is known for. In light of this, what should the CEO of Trov to with the product? How can Trov monetize on-demand insurance?

The CEO of OLX Brazil, an online classifieds platform business, is debating among multiple paths to grow sustainably (i.e., profitably) without the need for investor money. The options under consideration are: (1) penetration growth by focusing on the core, (2) new markets growth by entering adjacencies, or (3) new products growth by developing new services. Each of these options caries a series of benefits and risks. How should OLX's CEO compare the options and choose the best path to grow his platform business?